Secondary Packaging

Two-axis delta robot for case packing at an economical price

The NCP25 from Nuspark is a top-load case packer that runs at 15 to 25 cases/min; servo driven two-axis delta robot is a key contributor.

December 30, 2010

Machinery: Page 542

Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Unique cap sorting needs no compressed air

No compressed air is required for this Aidlin Cap sorter that was featured at the Sidel booth.

December 30, 2010

Cartoning

Bottle cartoner includes leaflet insertion

At the Bivans booth, bottles are loaded into cartons, including automatic insertion of leaflets; speeds to 100 cartons/min.

December 30, 2010

Converting equipment

Alpha Packaging acquires Progressive Plastics

The acquisition by Alpha Packaging of Progressive Plastics, adds more than 160 stock items to Alpha’s product offerings and greatly expands Alpha’s 2-stage PET molding capabilities.  This is Alpha’s largest acquisition to date.

December 29, 2010

Controls & Machine Components

New energy regs shape motor design

Large power range in a smaller package brings value to the marketplace.

December 22, 2010

Secondary Packaging

FANUC Robotics celebrates sale of 100,000th robot in the Americas to Schneider Packaging

FANUC Robotics America announced the sale of its 100,000th robot in North and South America to Schneider Packaging. The company hosted a special event and facility tour for invited guests and members of the media to celebrate the sale on Dec. 14.

December 21, 2010

Secondary Packaging

600 bars/min for monoblock carton form/top load/hot-melt glue

The Monoblock IF296 system from CAMA runs at speeds to 600 bars/min, and it takes the bars from carton erection to top load into cartons to hot-melt glue closing.

December 15, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Kliklok CELOX Endload Cartoner with TRAC-I packaging frozen pancakes (90-120cpm)

The CELOX features a servo-driven version of Kliklok's patented rotary carton feeder -- the fastest, most positive feeder in the industry.

December 14, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Kliklok Captain 125 Endload Cartoner packaging bacon at 100 cpm

Kliklok endload cartoners feature Kliklok's patented rotary carton feeder -- the most positive feeder in the industry.

December 14, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Kliklok Topload Cartoning Line packaging frozen side dishes at up to 140 cpm

This Kliklok cartoning line features a Genesis lock-style former and a Vari-Straight closer packaging frozen side dishes in tri-seal cartons.

December 14, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Kliklok Topload Cartoning Line packaging deli creations refrigerated meals at 120 cpm

Kliklok topload cartoning machines provide the versatility and positive control necessary for special cartons.

December 14, 2010

Secondary Packaging

Kliklok CELOX HP Endload Cartoner packages frozen pizzas

A Kliklok High-Speed Endload Cartoning Line featuring a CELOX HP cartoner, stacking collator and product infeed timing conveyor.

December 14, 2010

Bag/pouch fill/seal (pre-made bags)

Low-profile Woodman Apache bags caramels at 120 bpm

An introduction to Woodman's versatile Apache bagmaker, featuring a direct-mounted weigher.

December 14, 2010